Martin rose as a beloved star in both Boca Raton and Gainesville. But he’s already raising the expectations on himself. Martin chose No. 15 to wear — the same number franchise legend Vince Carter became revered in. He figures to start out as a pivotal rotational guard off the bench. But he adds to a high-motor group of rookies.

On Friday, the Toronto Raptors officially let go team president Masai Ujiri, sending ripples across the NBA as a whole. Ujiri was a long-time decision-maker in the Toronto front-office, having been instrumental in building an eventual title winner in 2019.

The Toronto Raptors select Florida basketball G Alijah Martin in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Here's an analysis of the draft pick.